Age Power (English)

This is my hundredth article. I myself feel surprised that I have managed to write so many articles on just one subject through my mission Never Say Retired, with the basic idea to empower seniors to remain active, engaged and valued. More than a year ago, a friend once asked me how I would find […]

All of us spend our lives working hard to build assets—homes, land, bank balances, investments, and many personal belongings. Seniors, in particular, acquire these through years of hard work, discipline, and foresight. Yet an important question often remains unanswered: what will happen to all these after we are gone, and who will receive what share

Let us talk briefly about environmental protection. Numerous articles, seminars, and workshops are organized on this subject, with enthusiastic participation from young people. Environmental awareness is discussed, pledges are taken, and concerns are raised. Yet, when we observe everyday behavior, a contradiction becomes evident. The same youth, often unknowingly, are also promoting the “throwaway culture.”

The recent AI Summit in India has sparked nationwide conversations about how artificial intelligence will shape our future. While much of the buzz focuses on startups, technology labs, and young innovators, there’s one group whose potential contribution is often overlooked — senior citizens. With time, experience, and wisdom on their side, elders can play a

Let me take you back to the 1980s—a decade when Indian television was discovering its true potential and quietly shaping a cultural revolution. It was a time when entertainment was not merely consumed; it was experienced collectively. We are talking about the era of television serials that brought the entire nation to a standstill. In

It is easy to say, but extremely difficult to practice—accepting difficult situations with grace, especially in the later years of life. Age may give experience, but it does not make one immune to shock, grief, or heartbreak. In fact, when life strikes unexpectedly in our senior years, the impact often feels even deeper, because we

Most of us fondly remember a beautiful and soulful prayer hymn that we have heard since childhood: “Grant us such strength, O Lord, that our inner faith never weakens.” These simple lines carry a profound message. Today, especially for us seniors, this prayer feels more relevant than ever. No matter how advanced our age may

The Beginning: An Idea Takes Shape (2020–2021) The Never Say Retired mission was officially launched in January 2021. However, like most meaningful initiatives, its roots lay a few months earlier—in a period of quiet reflection and growing concern. I was deeply troubled by a paradox that modern India was beginning to face. On one hand,

When elders hold the hand of a young person for mentoring with their life experience, it is not just an individual who is shaped—a way of thinking, a family, and ultimately society itself finds direction. The lessons learnt over a long journey of life, the struggles witnessed, and the wisdom gained are not ordinary assets.

Looking at the changing social landscape, it has become imperative to acknowledge that the need for old age homes in India is steadily increasing. The days when large joint families lived together—where grandparents, parents, and children shared the same roof—are now largely confined to memory. At one time, even imagining an old age home was

A few days ago, an acquaintance—an 87-year-old woman—fell in the bathroom. Unfortunately, she suffered a brain haemorrhage and slipped into a coma. At this age, such incidents are being reported far too often. What caused the greatest pain, however, was the realization that even at such an advanced age, she used to lock the bathroom

As we step into a new year, many of us carry mixed emotions—gratitude for life, memories of those who are no longer with us, and natural concerns about what lies ahead. With age, celebrations become quieter, reflections deeper, and expectations simpler. In such times, positivity is not denial of reality; it is a conscious and